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Welcome to the Office of Financial Aid

The City College Financial Aid Office administers federal and state funds, as well as those provided by special programs, the City University of New York, and the College itself, to ensure that you have the opportunity to pursue higher education at CCNY. Our office works with you to combine scholarships, grants, loans, work-study opportunities and governmental benefits into a package to help meet the difference between the cost of college and the contributions you and your family are expected to provide.

Feel free to learn about the requirements about grants, scholarships and loan programs. Most of our awards are need based, and you will must maintain good academic standing to qualify. Please review the Federal and New York State Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.

Students who do not meet SAP may submit an appeal to have their federal financial aid reinstated. For more information, please review the deadline page on the financial aid webpage.

Note: Please refer to the CUNYfirst Student Financial Aid Guide by clicking this link. 

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

To apply for federal financial aid, first create an account by obtaining your FSA ID if you have never applied for federal aid before. Once you have your FSA ID, you can complete and submit the FAFSA application. Be sure to use the CCNY Title IV School Code: 002688 when filling out the FAFSA.

What is FAFSA? (Free Application for Student Aid)

FAFSA Simplification 2024-2025 Aid Year

FAFSA simplification changes include the first major redesign of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) process in over 40 years. The goal is to make applying for federal student aid easier for students.

Information about Simplification

HESC - Higher Education Services Corporation

Students can apply directly to HESC for New York State Aid, as applications are currently open for the 2025-2026 academic year. For undergraduate students seeking Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) or Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS), the New York State code to use is 1411.

Avoid NYS Tap Application Delays

HESC - How to Submit Documentations

Understanding Excelsior Scholarship & Requirements

 

Follow-Up
If you submitted the FAFSA online, you should receive your FAFSA Submission Summary within a few weeks.

Carefully review it to ensure all information is accurate. If you find any errors, you can make corrections online at studentaid.gov. Be sure to follow up with your CUNYfirst To-Do List for any additional requirements.

Document Submissions
You can now verify your FAFSA documents electronically through CampusLogic Student Forms

Student Forms is our new student portal that allows students (and parents) to electronically sign and upload documents! This means you can securely submit your financial aid documents without needing to visit the campus Financial Aid Office.

As students and college financial aid staff work through the forms, the Student Forms software provides real-time updates on any additional documentation needed based on the information submitted. Once you have completed all required forms to resolve outstanding financial aid tasks, the integration with other CUNY systems will update CUNYfirst in real time. CampusLogic Student Forms

How to Create an Account
CUNY has implemented Single Sign-On (SSO) for CUNY Student Forms. You will see the “Verify My FAFSA” To-Do list item in your CUNYfirst Student Center. Clicking this link will direct you to the CUNY Student Forms website, where the SSO will log you into the portal.

Once logged in, you will need to confirm your personal identifying information (Name, SSN, and Date of Birth) to match your FAFSA. After successfully creating your account, you can complete all tasks electronically.

For more information

FAFSA Video Instructions

FAFSA Video Instructions

CUNY Financial Aid Estimator

The CUNY Financial Aid Estimator offers you and your family an early estimate of potential financial aid and net price based on your financial and educational information. Most users complete it in 5–10 minutes. The net price reflects the estimated cost of attendance minus estimated aid, helping you gauge CUNY’s affordability.

Please note: Completing the estimator is not a financial aid application. Results are estimates only and do not represent final awards. To apply for federal aid, you must submit the FAFSA at studentaid.gov.

Net Price Calculator

FAFSA Filing Assistance

FAFSA Filing Assistance - Complete your 2025-2026 FAFSA (use 2023 income) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with financial aid staff to assist as needed.

Prior to workshop, you MUST:

Go on-line to studentaid.gov and Create an FSA ID; You (And Spouse), Contributor(s) (Parents)

What you will need:

For the FAFSA 2025-2026 application, ensure you have:

  • Social Security Numbers: Yours, and your parents' (if applicable)
  • Email Addresses: Yours and your parents'/spouse’s
  • 2023 Federal Tax Return: Including all applicable schedules
  • 2023 W-2 Forms and Income Records: For yourself, your spouse (if applicable), and your parents

New York Residents - New York State Aid Application Assistance, ensure you have:

  • 2023 New York State Tax Return: Including all applicable schedules.
  • 2023 W-2 Forms and Income Records: For yourself, your spouse (if applicable), and your parents.

FAFSA Assistance Virtual Office Hours

(Must have FSA ID ready for student and contributors. Please make a FAFSA or TAP Application appointment. Register Here)

Monday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: No Appointments

HESC Events

Higher Education Services Corporation – Events

HESC offers a variety of virtual events designed to connect students and families with the information, resources, and financial aid experts they need to navigate the college application and financial aid process.

On-Campus Sign-Up Available

The Financial Aid Office offers in-person services by appointment only. To schedule a virtual or on-campus appointment, please use the link below.

Schedule a financial aid virtual or on-campus appointment

If you don’t have a scheduled appointment, you can visit the CCNY One Stop in the NAC 1st floor lobby for general financial aid questions.

For virtual appointments, a Zoom link will be sent via text to the number provided when scheduling. You will be seen at or near your scheduled time; appointment times are estimates based on average service duration.

Office Hours of Operation 

Monday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Friday (appointments/phones): Closed - Open June 20th

 

CCNY Financial Aid Office is closed on Fridays in June (except June 20th), July, August 1st, and August 15th.

FAFSA filing assistance is available both on campus and virtually. For questions about your financial aid, you can meet with a Financial Aid representative either virtually or on campus. If you are part of the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program, you can submit your employment paperwork on campus. To schedule an appointment, [click here].

Financial Aid Virtual Office Hours
(Please have your EMPLID and ID ready)   

Monday: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Tuesday: 2:30pm to 5:00pm
Wednesday:  No Virtual Appointments
Thursday:  10:00am to 1:00pm

The Financial Aid Office
Wille Administration Building
160 Convent Avenue, Room 104
New York, NY 10031

Phone: (212) 650-6656
Fax: (212) 650-5829
Email: financialaid@ccny.cuny.edu

School Codes

  • Federal (FAFSA): 002688
  • New York State (TAP/APTS – Undergraduate): 1411

Federal Work-Study (FWS):
All FWS appointments are on-campus only.